Do smartwatches tell the truth about your activity?

NCT ID NCT07389369

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 120 university students to see if their smartwatch step counts matched what they reported on a physical activity questionnaire. Participants wore an Apple Watch and filled out a short survey about their weekly activity. The goal was to understand if objective data from a smartwatch agrees with subjective self-reports.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that smartwatches are a reliable way to measure physical activity in young adults, potentially improving how activity is tracked in research.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study in a specific group (university students in Istanbul). Results may not apply to other ages or populations, and the study does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstanbul Aydin University

    Istanbul, Bakırköy, Turkey (Türkiye)